DAVE & BUSTER’S RELEASES FIRST-EVER “STATE OF FUN” REPORT, REVEALING AMERICANS ARE EXPERIENCING A “FUN DROUGHT”

With 10 all-new video games and the return of its Summer Season Pass, Dave & Buster’s is making it simpler to have enjoyable this summer time

DALLAS, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly half of Americans say their lives are missing enjoyable—and Dave & Buster’s is doing one thing about it. Ahead of summer time, the model is releasing its first-ever “State of Fun Report” and launching 10 all-new video games plus the return of its Summer Season Pass, making it simpler than ever to get out, play, and reconnect.

Dave & Buster’s “State of Fun Report” revealed the next insights about Americans’ ideas on enjoyable:

• Nearly half of Americans (48%) say their lives are presently missing enjoyable, regardless of widespread recognition of the constructive function it performs in general well-being
• 89% consider that having enjoyable with others results in more healthy, stronger relationships
• 71% say it helps cut back stress
• 57% say it will increase motivation
• 56% say it helps them really feel nearer to the individuals they love

The report additionally highlights what’s holding individuals again:

• More than half of Americans (57%) say value and funds stop them from making enjoyable plans
• 41% say they need there have been extra thrilling issues to do for enjoyable as adults
• More than half (55%) say they might be extra motivated to prioritize enjoyable if low-cost choices had been accessible

Together, the findings level to a transparent hole: individuals need extra enjoyable of their lives however want experiences which are thrilling, simple, and reasonably priced. For greater than 4 a long time, Dave & Buster’s has delivered precisely that, and this summer time, the model is constructing on that legacy with the launch of 10 new video games designed to make it simpler than ever to point out up, play, and create significant moments collectively.

The new lineup affords one thing for everybody, spanning high-energy competitors, immersive gameplay, and hands-on talent challenges, together with Hot Wheels Ultimate Speedway, a fast-paced puck battle the place fast reflexes result in large ticket wins; ICEE Slush Rush, a two-player timed sport that rewards the right pour; and John Wick: Continental Pursuit, a cinematic, adrenaline-fueled driving expertise that places gamers in the course of a high-stakes chase. Guests can take a look at their energy with Odin’s Hammer and grasp precision timing in Perfect Pump. Soccer followers can step onto the sphere with World Soccer for head-to-head gameplay or attempt their luck at Kick N Win for an opportunity to attain unique prizes, whereas the Human Crane affords an interactive expertise that reimagines the traditional claw sport by placing gamers contained in the motion for an opportunity to seize prizes mid-air. Guests may also anticipate to see a couple of further shock video games within the new lineup combined in with  130+ video games that underscore Dave & Buster’s ongoing dedication to put money into contemporary, revolutionary leisure experiences and guaranteeing there’s at all times one thing new for friends to find with each go to.

Alongside the launch of 10 all-new video games Dave & Buster’s is bringing again its Summer Season Pass starting May 19, providing limitless gameplay all summer time lengthy for as little as $1 a day. Available in a number of tiers, the cross delivers tons of of {dollars} in worth, together with limitless play, meals and beverage reductions, and unique perks, making it simpler and extra reasonably priced than ever to get your group collectively and expertise the brand new lineup of video games all summer time lengthy.

“Dave & Buster’s has always been about bringing people together to have fun,” mentioned Melissa Powers, Vice President of Marketing. “In a culture dominated by screens and solo scrolling, our State of Fun report underscores a growing desire for real-world, shared experiences. That’s why we’re introducing 10 all-new games and the Summer Season Pass to make it easier than ever for people to show up, play, and create meaningful moments together.”

For extra info on collaborating places, buying particulars, and summer time choices, go to daveandbusters.com or comply with @daveandbusters on social media.

Research methodology
Talker Research surveyed 5,000 American adults, 100 per state who’ve entry to the web; the survey was commissioned by Dave & Buster’s and administered and carried out on-line by Talker Research between Apr. 21 and May 1, 2026. A hyperlink to the questionnaire may be discovered here.
To view the entire methodology as a part of AAPOR’s Transparency Initiative, please go to the Talker Research Process and Methodology page.

ABOUT DAVE & BUSTER’S  
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., is the proprietor and operator of 244 venues in North America that supply premier leisure and eating experiences to friends by two distinct manufacturers: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has 184 Dave & Buster’s branded shops in 43 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, together with franchise places in India, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. Each retailer affords friends the chance to “Eat Drink Play and Watch,” multi functional location, providing a full menu of entrées and appetizers, an entire choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and an intensive assortment of leisure sights centered round taking part in video games and watching stay sports activities and different televised occasions. The Company additionally operates 64 Main Event branded shops in 22  states throughout the United States, and affords state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, tons of of arcade video games and digital actuality, making it the right place for households to join and make reminiscences. For extra details about every model, go to daveandbusters.com and mainevent.com.

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